Equity Vision Statement
The faculty, staff and community partners of Northwood Tech commit to identifying and addressing inequities through purposeful data use and intentional planning of policies, procedures, professional learning and continuous improvement actions to ensure every individual receives what they need to develop their full academic and economic potential.
2024-2029 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Plan
The 2024-2029 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Plan affirms the continued commitment of the Northwood Technical College to actively implement all appropriate federal and state equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, executive orders, plans, rules, and regulations. This Plan was developed in accordance with the guidelines as established by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board. Most importantly, the strategies in this plan support the College’s efforts to foster a welcoming and inclusive climate and culture.
On Campus Resources
Privacy Rooms
Privacy Rooms may be used for lactation/breastfeeding, minor medical administration (e.g. insulin shots), stretching, meditation, prayer, or simply as a quiet space for those who need to rest and recharge.
- Ashland Campus: Room 309
- Rice Lake Campus: College Health Nurse Office, Room 106C (If College Health Nurse office is closed, see Student Services for access)
- Shell Lake Health Education Center: Room 213
- Superior Campus: Student Services, Room 103I
Example of Privacy Room (Rice Lake Campus)
Single Stall Bathrooms Locations
- Ashland Campus: Rooms 214 & 215 (adjacent to Nurse's office), Room 433 (Health wing)
- New Richmond Campus: Room R004 (near Nurse's office), Rooms R011 & R012 (Business area), Rooms R013 & R014 (Vet Tech area)
- Rice Lake Campus: Outside the HUB (adjacent to Room 152)
- Superior Campus: First floor, near 21st Street entrance
Common Language
- Diversity
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Defined at Northwood Tech as individual values, personal interests, personalities, learning styles, neuro-functioning, and life experiences; group and social differences such as race, ethnicity, social and economic class, gender identity, immigration status, sexual orientation, country/region of origin, and ability; and political, religious, spiritual, age, or other cultural values and affiliations.
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- Equity
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Defined as meeting all individuals within the College community where they are and removing barriers to success.
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Inclusion
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The practice of ensuring that students, faculty and staff belong and are incorporated as valued members of the College community.
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Majority
- A group that holds social power, prestige, privilege or status.
- A group that controls sectors of social life, including access to education, jobs and so on.
- Does not imply numerical value.
- Minority
- Group(s) not equal in social power, prestige, privilege, or status.
- Societal opportunities are not equal to those from the majority group.
- Does not imply numerical value.
- Underrepresented
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Refers to a group or groups whose limited representation places them at a disadvantage and affects their ability to achieve at the same rate and level as the mainstream population. Underrepresented groups are defined in the context of the College’s overall population, or in the context of a specific area of campus, such as an academic program or a department.
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Multiculturalism
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The existence, acceptance, or promotion of diverse cultures, identities, and experiences that are included in the College’s definition of diversity.
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Cultural Intelligence
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The capability to assess the varied attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and emotions of one’s self and others and to effectively communicate in situations characterized by diversity at the College.
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Achievement Gap
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The difference between the rate of achievement for underrepresented populations at Northwood Tech and a stated goal.
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